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FlySafair says the fact that national carrier SAA  is no longer subsidised by the government bodes well for competition in the industry. (Gallo Images/Jacques Stander)

FlySafair not threatened by SAA return, welcomes competition

The low-cost carrier has gained ground since taking to the skies in October 2014

Grounded: A British Airways plane at OR Tambo International Airport. Comair could not be rescued and SAA is still building up its number of flights. Photos: Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg/Getty Images/ Bloomberg

After Comair, how will the South African aviation industry fare?

Local ticket prices have risen by at least 35% to 40% as a result of Comair’s collapse

The financially embattled SAA pulled a no-show on Tuesday, failing to attend a meeting with parliament’s standing committee of public accounts.
(Delwyn Verasamy)

New airline may rise from ashes

Unions and business rescue practitioners have until Friday afternoon to agree on a settlement and start the process of shutting the airline down

Pizza has always been seen as white people’s food. But in Khayelitsha that perception shifted after the first pizza outlet was opened in the Cape Flats township six years ago. (Circo De Luca/Reuters)

Crazy Rich Nigerians enjoy a ‘plane’ pizza

A Nigerian minister has courted ridicule after saying citizens are having pizzas delivered from London with the help of British Airways

Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi has made sweeping changes to the government. (Monirul Bhuiyan/AFP)
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​British Airways launches direct flights between Durban and London

The direct flight will boost trade and increase tourism in KwaZulu-Natal

In addition, Ryanair cabin crew in Spain, Portugal, Belgium and Italy are going on strike on Wednesday and Thursday, leading to the cancellation of 600 flights over two days and affecting 100 000 passengers.(Clodagh Kilcoyne/Reuters)

Airlines lodge EU complaint over French strikes

Repeated strikes by France’s controllers are having a devastating impact on schedules and denying passengers their legal right to free movement

Africa’s Travel Indaba is a major boost to the continent’s growing tourism industry

​Direct flights from London to Durban will boost tourism industry

‘It is one of the major announcements of the year’

New government MAX condoms.

Don’t let aviophobia ground you

Roughly one in four people is afraid of flying, but there is a cure: attend a British Airways Flying with Confidence course.

Among major carriers. British Airways and Emirates also scrapped services.

IATA appeals for airlines to halt isolation of Ebola-hit nations

The International Air Transport Association claims bans of flights out of countries suffering the spread of the disease are unnecessary.

Among major carriers. British Airways and Emirates also scrapped services.

Fashion and food at 30 000 feet

British Airways launched its new A380 Airbus in style with champagne, fashion from Harrods and food catered by the Saxon.

Four injured after BA plane hits OR Tambo building

Four airport staff members have been injured after a British Airways plane hit a building at OR Tambo International Airport just before taking off.

EU fines 11 airlines €800m for air-cargo cartel

Europe’s competition watchdog hit 11 airlines with nearly €800-million in fines on Tuesday for running a global cargo cartel.

Branson fumes at ash cloud travel restrictions

An Angry Richard Branson has branded Britain’s airport closure a joke as volcanic ash cloud continues to cause travel chaos in Europe.

BA, Iberia sign merger deal to create global giant

BA and Spanish flag carrier Iberia on Thursday announced a merger deal to create one of the world’s biggest airlines.

BA wins court battle to stop Christmas strikes

British Airways won a high court battle on Thursday to prevent cabin crew staging a 12-day walkout.

Court set to rule on BA Christmas strike

A London court was set to decide on Thursday whether to grant an injunction blocking a strike by British Aiways cabin crew.

BA cabin crew to strike over Christmas, New Year

BA cabin crew have voted in favour of strike action in protest over pay and are set to walk out over the busy Christmas and New Year holiday season.

TAKE2: Why strikes are good for SA’s economy

While Trevor Manuel may think South African businesses are cowards by not standing up to the unions, CEOs are rubbing their hands in glee.

BA asks staff to work for nothing after record loss

British Airways said on Tuesday it had asked its staff to work for free as part of the company’s battle for ”survival” in tough market conditions.

Comair tells Acsa to tighten its belt

Comair on Monday challenged the Airports Company of South Africa’s recently announced tariff hikes of more than 18%.